The Congress party has petitioned the State Election Commission to disqualify its member N.K. Manju, who was elected president of the Agali grama panchayat with LDF support. The Congress alleges Manju violated anti-defection laws by switching allegiance. Manju stated she received no party whip and won the election based on individual votes, not party lines. The LDF secured 10 votes against the UDF's nine, with three BJP members abstaining. The Congress also seeks an explanation from a Palakkad municipality councillor for missing a vice-chairperson vote due to alleged illness.